Top 5 Best San Juan Capistrano Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 7,090 students in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA are Capistrano Home/virtual, California Connections Central Coast and California Connections Monterey Bay. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan Capistrano, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Juan Capistrano have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
California Connections Central Coast
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2300 Highway 166
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
California Connections Monterey Bay
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Whispering Pines Dr. Ste.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(831) 200-1006
Grades: K-12
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Ocasa College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 269-3290
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
California Connections Southern California
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| 4,868 students
Rank: #66.
Marco Forster Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25601 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5907
Grades: 6-8
| 1,186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5302
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
College And Career Advantage
Vocational School
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9464
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
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San Juan Capistrano, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
33272 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 461-1667
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA include Capistrano Home/virtual, California Connections Central Coast and California Connections Monterey Bay.
How many public middle schools are located in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
8 public middle schools are located in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
San Juan Capistrano, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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